Grandma Olas Tuna Spaghetti Casserole Food

TUNA SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti according to package directions.
• Combine cooked, drained spaghetti with soup, milk and tuna.
• Put in a 2 quart casserole coated with cooking spray.
• Top with Stove Top Stuffing.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.
• Add onion or other seasonings to individual tastes.

GRANDMA OLA'S TUNA SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• 1. Put 3 c water in a 2 quart pan and bring to boil. Add dash of garlic powder and 1 cup "spaghetti" (my mom always used elbow macaroni). Stir and cook on medium high to al dente, about 7 minutes (check package directions). Drain, return to pan, cover and set aside.
• 2. While pasta cooks, in a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup cold milk with 2 tablespoons cornstarch. Set aside.
• 3. In a medium bowl combine 2 beaten eggs, tuna (instructions do not say to drain it, but I think Mom did), cream of mushroom soup, salt (Mom usually omitted this), tablespoon of chopped onion (or more), 1/4 teaspoon celery leaf powder (or more), 1/2 teaspoon French's mustard (you can guess where Grandma probably got this recipe), milk & cornstarch mixture (stir just before adding). Stir well.
• 4. Grandma's original instructions: "Pour into the cooked spaghetti & stir. Cook over low heat to thicken. Stir a little." 0;-) (You will probably need to cook the mixture over low heat at least 5 minutes to make sure the eggs and cornstarch are done. Remember however, all stoves are different, so watch the mixture closely; you'll be able to tell when it's ready because the consistency will suddenly be thick/viscous. It's done then. Remove from heat and serve immediately. (Do not over cook as this will break down the cornstarch.)

GRANDMA'S TUNA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rapid boil. Cook egg noodles at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 7 to 9 minutes. Drain.
• Mix cooked noodles with tuna, sour cream, 1/4 cup milk, onion soup mix, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, seasoned salt, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
• Lay 1/2 of the butter across the bottom of a 2-quart, microwave-safe casserole dish. Crush potato chips, then sprinkle 1/4 of the crushed chips over the bottom and press to flatten.
• Spread the tuna-noodle mixture in a single layer over the crushed chips. Layer with 1/2 of the mozzarella, 2/3 of the remaining chips, followed by the remaining butter, chips, milk, and mozzarella.
• Microwave on high until casserole is hot and cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.

GRANDMA'S HOT TUNA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Biol eggs first (approx. 10 min) - let cool. Peel egg shells and slice.
• Drain the tuna juice and break up with a fork in a bowl.
• Mix cream of chicken soup, tuna, celery, onions, mayo, salt and pepper.
• Add eggs and fold.
• Place mixture in casserole dish.
• Sprinkle the top with crushed potato chips.
• Place in oven and bake for 20 minutes. If you are unsure if it is done, the chips should have a light brown crisp to them. Not all the chips will be brown, but a few should be.

GRANDMA SMITH'S TUNA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except potato chips in a large bowl in order written.
• Then put in a 9x13-inch baking dish and top with crushed potato chips if desired. (We like the topping).
• Bake at 375°F for about 45 minutes.

EASY TUNA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a 9x13-inch baking dish, combine the macaroni, tuna, and soup. Mix well, and then top with cheese.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 25 minutes, or until bubbly. Sprinkle with fried onions, and bake for another 5 minutes. Serve hot.

GRANDMA'S TUNA CASSEROLE WITH POTATO CHIPS AND NO NOODLES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Crush potato chips into a large bowl. Add green beans, condensed soup, and tuna and mix until well combined. Pack into a 10x14-inch casserole dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the top is crispy, about 30 minutes.

GRANDMOTHER'S TUNA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Cook macaroni in lightly salted boiling water about 5-7 minute or until macaroni is aldente.
• While macaroni is cooking, beat egg with salt, mustard in pepper in a medium bowl. Stir in cottage cheese, sour cream, milk and 1/2 of cheddar cheese. Save remaining cheese to sprinkle on top. Refrigerate.
• Drain macaroni well and rinse with hot water. Place into 2 quart casserole and keep warm.
• Stir egg mixture into cooked macaroni. Break tuna into chunks, carefully stir tuna into macaroni mixture. Sprinkle cheese on top. Cover with foil.
• Bake in preheated oven 45 minute Remove cover and bake 10 minute longer or until lightly browned. Serve hot in casserole or spoon onto 6 plates.
• This recipe is good doubled and can be frozen and re-heated in the microwave!

GRANDMA OLA'S OLD FASHIONED EGG NOODLES

Steps:

• 1. Mix very stiff. Roll thin (1/8"), using about 1/4 cup flour. Cover with flour, roll, slice (about 1/8" wide).
• 2. Cook in water or broth & use as directed in recipes.
• 3. NOTES: I recommend cooking these at a gentle boil in a 2 qt saucepan over medium high heat for about 3 - 5 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. Their appearance will change when they're done, but always cut off a bite and taste it to make sure it's "done enough" for you. I don't remember seeing my grandmother prepare these, but when my mom made them she kneaded just enough to make the dough hold together, rolled the dough into a rectangle and folded the long side into thirds, then sliced 1/4" wide noodles while folded (yes, wider than indicated in the written recipe she later gave me); the noodles always had little bends in them from the folds and they seemed somewhat fragile at this stage. Then she tapped the excess flour off and dropped them into boiling water. Sometimes she let them rest on the counter a few minutes while she did something else. Sometimes they broke apart, but they always tasted amazing! My guess is, however, that they would probably not break apart as much if they weren't folded...but it's up to you how long you want your noodles to be. These noodles are not like regular pasta; they are thick and chewy with substance! I have learned that this type of noodle is also known as "dumplings" in other parts of the country.